The Four Lands - The Great North

[J. Alexander]

The Hillock

Tatical: The party is on the hillock with the castaways/survivors along the rim. The hillock is oval with a depression offering shelter in it's center with the centers only opening being towards the see. One must climb up from the center about 30 feet to reach the rim. The party has built defensive points along the rim as well as a 20x40 corrale for horses on the north face of the rise facing the original tribal encampment.

The original tribesman have formed a perimeter in the shape of a half moon around the hillock leading from the coast line to the coast line. The first line of the perimter is perhaps 250 feet away from the hillock. It is marked with stakes and watch fires. The encampment then run in a crescent about 100 feet in width before coming to a second line of stakes and watchfires.

The new arrivals are about 500 yards from this crescent shaped encampment. They are charging the encampment and have to get thru it to get thru the hillock. The camp itself is mustering and forming a line of infantry with calvary on each end (closet to the sea) to meet this oncoming group. Horse archers and lancers are also forming directly behind the infantry for missel support and couter charge.

Jaroth's company flew in and has now arrived in the bowl of the Hillock. The party must climb down or they up to the hillock in order to meet.

hope this helps

OCC: Cant do a map right now..downloaded a ms patch and it deactivated my office program and will not let me make changes..only read documents etc....having to fight it out with them now....they cant find a record of my certification even though the numbers are on the back of the dell it was installed on...go figure..i mean it is like 6 years old..

 

[J. Alexander]

Anniston

Welcome back I was just about to have him die a heroic death trying to smite down the heathern druids who just arrived .......

Scanning the banners, Anniston does not really have a clue...the banner of the groupd before them shows two rabbits, one white one black...the banner approaching is shows that of a black crow.

 

[Neurotic]

Vorian OOC

OOC: I also understood that we are on charge path, this is too far away from us for us to affect the fighting withoug going down. It would be foolish to do so, regardless of both tribesmen and attackers affiliation.

You are of course right Anniston, we may yet need our full powers when Drakkar attacks. Jaroth, if we come to disagreement with your Order as to who should get the Book and why, who would you support?

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"I agree at this point we can do little to influence the battle from here. A wait and see attitude might be best for now. We've established a relationship, however tenuous, with the forces arrayed in a crescent around us. We need to be open if they choose to ask for help."

 

[Rath Lorien]

"Excellent! May I suggest that Jaroth, Vadric, and Finnian descend into the depression to greet the members of Jaroth's order. The rest of us can keep an eye on the battle and ensure our defenses remain sound. I'd like to keep DeSion here on top of the ridge so we can keep an eye on him during the day's events. We can prepare a mat for him here in a protected spot and cover him to keep him warm."

Anniston continues to scan the battle field with a practiced eye. He moves along the defences with casual confidence, giving direction and encouragement to the sailors to shore up their morale.

"Vorian, that's a fine hound. You must have great skill in animal handling to train him so well. I've known others with such companions. But Arrwuh seems truely unique. It is fortunate that you and Kellson found us. It is an honor to stand by your side this day, regardless what comes."

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

OOC: I also understood that we are on charge path, this is too far away from us for us to affect the fighting withoug going down. It would be foolish to do so, regardless of both tribesmen and attackers affiliation.

You are of course right Anniston, we may yet need our full powers when Drakkar attacks. Jaroth, if we come to disagreement with your Order as to who should get the Book and why, who would you support?

Jaroth's mouth opens in shock at Vorian's adacious offense.

"Would you judge me based on my response?

Jaroth scrutinizes Vorian.

"You've known me for less than 24 hours. Do you feel competent to pass judgment? If so, you are foolish! For you do not even grasp the complexity of the question on the answer of which you would purport to judge."

At that, Jaroth turns and starts down the cliff.

 

[Neurotic]

Vorian Tolgar of Oldoak

Speaking to Jaroth's back, Vorian takes few steps after him until he says his piece.
OOC: this first one VOrian will say. second long part will be saved for later if Jaroth goes far enough, so that Vorian should raise his voice above normal

Calm down, you are overreacting. I don't judge, it's not my place. I didn't mean to judge you or to offend you and I apologize if I did.

I know you not, any of yout. That is exactly why I would like to know. You are in company with paladin and priest of Light so you were judged to be in the Light. That is enough for me. Even if we met without me knowing that, for as long as you don't offend MY believes or threaten me personaly, I'd leave you in piece for everyone has right to his own decisions and believes.

You don't know me either and don't be too hasty to take offense.

 

[Rhun]

"Excellent! May I suggest that Jaroth, Vadric, and Finnian descend into the depression to greet the members of Jaroth's order. The rest of us can keep an eye on the battle and ensure our defenses remain sound."

"Nay, my friend," answers Vadric, placing a hand upon Anniston's shoulder. "As much as I would like to greet Jaroth's companions, I feel I must remain here and keep an eye on the battle. Should the forces of Darkness break the tribesmen's ranks, my prayers will be needed."

 

[Rath Lorien]

Anniston listens to Vadric's response carefully and considers the options.

"Very well, Vadric. Perhaps you are right. I will go with Jaroth. Finnian, would you come as well to greet our visitors, or do you also wish to remain here?"

In any case, Anniston will go down the hill with Jaroth, perhaps jogging down to catch up if Jaroth is ahead of him.

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"I too will stay here for the time being to watch how the battle is progressing."